Introduction to Communication Theories (KSK_258)
About Study Course
Objective
The course at the beginning of the Bachelor programme was designed as an explanation of theoretical foundations of communication. Its purpose is to provide basic knowledge in communication theories, to analyse different types of communication and different approaches to building of theories, as well as the history of these theories, providing an overview of the most important concepts, laws of communication theories, communication models and their elements, to teach students how to accurately use main terms of communication theories and to use the learned theoretical models in the analysis of communication situations.
Prerequisites
None.
Learning outcomes
As a result of mastering the course students know communication theories and their types.
As a result of mastering the course students orient in communication theories, know their main elements, different levels and approaches, able to practically analyse the communication situation.
As a result of mastering the course students obtain competence in the area of communication theories and basics of analysis.
Study course planning
Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
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Multimedia Communication, MKN | 1 | Bachelor’s | Required | Ilva Skulte |
Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
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Multimedia Communication, MK | 2 | Bachelor’s | Required | Līga Ozoliņa, Ilva Skulte | |
Public Relations, SA | 2 | Bachelor’s | Required | Līga Ozoliņa, Ilva Skulte | |
Journalism, ZR | 2 | Bachelor’s | Required | Līga Ozoliņa, Ilva Skulte |